Q26212017
Struggles in depleted midfield
Janelt recorded one cross (zero accurate) and two tackles in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Brighton.
Vitaly Janelt is represented by the football agency THE·TEAM. The player currently plays for Brentford FC; the current market value is €20.00m. Under contract until 30.06.2030.
timeline Career History
Rating
71
DEF
Vitaly Janelt
ATT
60
TEC
63
TAC
70
DEF
63
CRE
66
AGE
28
Height:
1,84
Foot:
Left
euro
€20.00m
ATT: Attacking • TEC: Technical • TAC: Tactical • DEF: Defending • CRE: Creativity
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Position
Midfield
Age
28
Height
1,84
Foot
Left
Personal details
- Date of Birth
- 10.05.1998
- Place of birth
- Hamburg, Germany
- Nationality
- Germany / Bosnia & Herzegovina
- League
- Premier League
- Shirt number
- 27
info About Vitaly Janelt
Vitaly Janelt is a 28-year-old Defensive Midfield from Germany. Vitaly Janelt has played for Brentford FC since 2020. The contract runs until June 2030. Current estimated market value: €20.00m. Vitaly Janelt is represented by the football agency THE·TEAM. 10 transfers on record; the highest fee was €600k for the 2020 move from Bochum to Brentford. In the 2026/2027 Premier League season: 9 matches, 2 goals and 0 assists. Height 1.84 m, preferred foot: left.
Who is Vitaly Janelt's agent?
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Vitaly Janelt is represented by the football agency THE·TEAM.
Which club does Vitaly Janelt play for?
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Vitaly Janelt currently plays for Brentford FC as a Defensive Midfield.
What is Vitaly Janelt's market value?
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Vitaly Janelt's market value is estimated at around €20.00m (2026 data).
Where is Vitaly Janelt from?
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Vitaly Janelt holds Germany nationality.
How old is Vitaly Janelt?
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Vitaly Janelt is 28 years old.
scoreboard Recent Matches
| Date | Opponent | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2026 |
Brighton & Hove Albion
(A)
Premier League
|
2 - 0 (L) | 7.1 |
| 31 Oct 2026 |
Nottingham Forest
(H)
Premier League
|
2 - 0 (W) | 7.1 |
| 28 Oct 2026 |
Sunderland
(A)
EFL Cup
|
3 - 2 (L) | 6.8 |
| 17 Oct 2026 |
Liverpool FC
(H)
Premier League
|
1 - 2 (L) | 6.5 |
| 10 Oct 2026 |
Aston Villa
(A)
Premier League
|
2 - 2 (D) | 6.9 |
Market Value & Form
Premier League 2026/2027Market Value
Comparison of two independent sources
Current Value
€20.00m
Model Estimate
€23,1m
€20,8m – €25,4m
20232026
Season Form
Goals
2 / xG 0.53
Assists
0 / xA 0.61
Shooting
4 / on target 2
Pass accuracy
82.4
Goals
%93
Assists
%0
Rating
%89
Bars show the player's league percentile.
Detailed Statistics Show Hide expand_more
Percentages show the player's league percentile.
Shooting
Goals
2
%93
xG
0.53
%73
xGOT
1.16
%93
xG excl. penalty
0.53
%73
Shooting
4
%38
Shots on target
2
%61
Physical
Top speed (km/h)
31.8
%54
Distance covered (m)
105724.5
%86
Running distance (m)
22958.4
%85
Sprint distance (m)
1663.7
%85
Sprints
80
%86
Passing
Assists
0
%0
xA
0.61
%70
Accurate passes
299
%70
Pass accuracy %
82.4
%30
Accurate long balls
17
%81
Long ball accuracy %
60.7
%70
Line-breaking passes
89
%77
Chances created
5
%49
Successful crosses
8
%88
Cross accuracy %
47.1
%88
Possession
Dribbles
2
%36
Dribble success %
66.7
%65
Duels won
40
%81
Duels won %
54.1
%58
Aerials won
6
%57
Aerials won %
66.7
%78
Touches
513
%74
Touches in opposition box
7
%57
Dispossessed
4
%43
Fouls won
6
%55
Defending
Defensive actions
111
%96
Tackles
26
%95
Interceptions
27
%100
Blocked shots
6
%95
Fouls committed
13
%12
Recoveries
37
%72
Possession won final 3rd
4
%81
Dribbled past
13
%1
Clearances
15
%82
Clean sheets
3
%86
Goals conceded while on pitch
10
%24
xG against while on pitch
13.05
%11
Discipline
Yellow cards
4
%1
Red cards
1
%0
Skill profile
Scores on a 0–100 scale; data: Premier League 2026/2027.
71,1
Overall
Ranked #23 of 112 players in the same position
Box-to-BoxRecent match scores
- 75 Brighton & Hove Albion
- 65 Nottingham Forest
- 65 Liverpool
- 59 Aston Villa
- 72 Chelsea
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Shooting 68,2 #34/91
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Passing 65,0 #67/111
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Crossing 57,8 #86/93
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On ball attacking 65,9 #50/107
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Duels 75,1 #4/108
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1v1 defending 70,6 #28/110
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Positioning 86,6 #1/108
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Ball control 65,0 #54/111
newspaper Latest news
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Available after suspension
Janelt is available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest after serving a one-match suspension during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Hull City.
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Sees red after double booking
Janelt was sent off for a second yellow card during Saturday's Premier League match against Liverpool, ruling him out of next Saturday's trip to Hull.
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Records four interceptions
Janelt recorded two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 75th minute.
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Makes Germany debut
Janelt made his senior international debut for Germany during a 2-0 win over Serbia, entering in the 88th minute, before remaining an unused substitute in the 0-0 draw with Greece, according to the club.
forum Social media
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X · @BrentfordFC ·
One step ahead 🧠 Vitaly Janelt's 27 interceptions is four more than any other #PL player so far this season 🧱
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X · @BrentfordFC ·
Callum Wilson strikes 🎯 Janelt's first time shot, following good work down the right by Anthony, is turned home at close range by Wilson 🐈⬛ 3-1 🐝 #SUNBRE | #BrentfordFC
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X · @BrentfordFC ·
🇩🇰 Damsgaard equals international goals record 🇳🇴 Ajer's rocket 🇩🇪 Vitaly makes Germany debut 🇰🇷 Ji-soo wins Asian Games gold The wrap up of a successful weekend of international action for our boys ➡️
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X · @BrentfordFC ·
A busy Sunday of internationals ahead 🐝 🇩🇪 Vitaly Janelt v Greece, 7.45pm 🇸🇳 Malick Diouf v Comoros, 2pm 🇲🇱 Mamadou Sangaré v Morocco, 7pm 🇳🇴 Kristoffer Ajer v Portugal, 7.45pm 🇮🇪 Caoimhín Kelleher v Israel, 7.45pm Best
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X · @BrentfordFC ·
🅰️ 232 appearances ⚽ 16 goals 🇩🇪 A German international 🔝 Our top appearance maker in the Premier League And all for around £500k. Vitaly Janelt became a Bee on this day in 2020 🙌
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X · @BrentfordFC ·
✅ Germany U15 ✅ Germany U17 ✅ Germany U18 ✅ Germany U20 ✅ Germany U21 🆕 Vitaly Janelt makes his International debut for Germany.
Careers
Club career
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Brentford Current10.2020 – present
237 apps · 16 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2026/2027 7.34Premier Lig 9 2 0 7.32EFL Cup 2 0 1 7.462025/2026 6.92Premier Lig 25 1 4 6.97EFL Cup 3 0 0 6.33FA Cup 2 0 0 7.262024/2025 6.72Premier Lig 32 1 3 6.72EFL Cup 3 0 0 6.832023/2024 7.06Premier Lig 38 1 3 7.08FA Cup 2 0 0 7.09EFL Cup 2 0 0 6.762022/2023 6.91Premier Lig 35 3 1 6.90FA Cup 1 0 0 6.37EFL Cup 1 0 0 8.062021/2022 7.02Premier Lig 31 4 0 7.05FA Cup 2 0 1 6.81EFL Cup 2 0 0 6.852020/2021 6.94Championship 44 4 3 6.98EFL Cup 2 0 0 6.52FA Cup 1 0 0 6.11 -
Bochum07.2018 – 10.2020
34 apps · 2 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2019/2020 6.622. Bundesliga 24 1 2 6.622018/2019 6.412. Bundesliga 9 1 0 6.41DFB Pokal 1 0 0 – -
Bochum U19 Youth02.2017 – 06.2017
8 apps · 1 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2016/2017U19 Bundesliga 8 1 0 – -
Bochum Loan01.2017 – 06.2018
20 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2017/2018 6.822. Bundesliga 13 0 2 6.822016/20172. Bundesliga 7 0 0 – -
RasenBallsport Leipzig ll07.2016 – 01.2017
6 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2016/2017Regionalliga 6 0 0 – -
RB Leipzig07.2015 – 07.2015
0 apps · 0 goals
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RB Leipzig U19 Youth07.2015 – 01.2017
14 apps · 4 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2016/2017U19 Bundesliga 1 0 0 –2015/2016U19 Bundesliga 13 4 0 –
National team
Germany
09.2026
1 apps · 0 goals
Germany U21
08.2019
9 apps · 0 goals
Germany U19
01.2016
0 apps · 0 goals
Germany U17
01.2015
9 apps · 2 goals
